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"At last" is a phrase which is often translated as "por fin", and "lastly" is an adverb which is often translated as "por último". Learn more about the difference between "at last" and "lastly" below.
at last(
aht
lahst
)A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
1. (finally)
a. por fin
After driving for 10 hours without stopping, we arrived to Texas at last.Después de manejar por 10 horas sin parar, por fin llegamos a Texas.
b. finalmente
And, at last, we will be able to hear from our president.Y, finalmente, podremos escuchar a nuestro presidente.
c. al fin
My kids are all at school, and at last there is peace in my house.Mis hijos están en la escuela, y al fin hay paz en mi casa.
lastly(
lahst
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li
)An adverb is a word that describes a verb, an adjective, or other adverbs (e.g., to run quickly, very tired).
1. (finally)
a. por último
Lastly, I want to thank everybody for coming.Por último, quiero dar las gracias a todos por venir.
b. finalmente
Lastly, please make sure to sign the form before handing it in.Finalmente, por favor asegúrense de firmar el formulario antes de entregarlo.
